Labor
Canadian unions push for Pharmacare – a single-payer prescription drug plan
August 4, 2017Canada has single-payer health care, but it doesn't yet include prescription drugs. The labor movement is determined to see that it does.
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Nurses cheer ruling finding labor law-breaking at big Maryland hospital
August 3, 2017“We’re thrilled with this ruling. It proves Holy Cross Hospital management interfered with our right to advocate for patient safety."
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Unions and organic farming help workers and environment in Coachella Valley
August 3, 2017Navarro is 72, well beyond the age when other workers can retire and get Social Security, but he continues working although he has problems with one of his legs.
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Chicagoland IAM auto mechanics rev up solidarity engines
August 2, 2017Leaving their toolboxes inside, striking auto mechanics turned to other tools to rev the engines of solidarity outside scores of car dealerships lining Aurora and Ogden Avenues in this Chicago suburb August 1.
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Weingarten to join pro-ACA health care bus tour
August 1, 2017“The bus will carry progressive leaders from many groups to speak out at each stop against the GOP health care plans."
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